As autumn gracefully transitions to winter, join us in savoring the spirit of the season. With December on the horizon, marked by twinkling lights and festive joy, let's pause, grab a cuppa, and get ready for some cool insights and inspiring news. So, get comfy, settle in, and read on:

• Colorado Secure Savings: Off & Running with Young and Railey

• Fresssssh state metrics - just for you

• Updates from states - CA CO CT IL ME MD OR VA NJ NY and DE!

• In the News: (How) Do Auto IRAs Affect Participation & New Plans?

• We got Hot Sauce / Cool Stuff, and

• … Pix of the Week, where we keep the running theme alive.

As nature gears up for its final spectacle before winter in the Northern Hemisphere, we've got some exciting news. Grab your blanket, a steaming cup of cocoa, and get ready to dive into the world of retirement security matters this October.

• Retirement Savings Report Card: When “C” Isn't Cool

• State Auto IRA Metrics - September Data Update

• Key updates from Vermont

• Hot Sauce, Cool Stuff: this week's must reads

• Pix of the week

We love October. Yes, it gives us an excuse to go overboard with house deco and candy. Anddddd, it's also #NationalRetirementSecurityMonth here in the US. Clearly at RSM this is “our” national holiday. Just saying. This month is dedicated to spreading awareness about the significance of saving for retirement. So, let's rally on the hashtag, grab a pumpkin beer or pumpkin spice, and get on with it:

• The 4 E’s you say? with Peter Thompson and RetirePath Virginia

• Frrreshhh state metrics … where are we now

• Updates from Colorado, Maine, Minnesota, New Jersey and New York

• We mashup nesting shore birds and … retirement savings innovation 🐦

• Wisdom from the wild cliffs of Maui

• Hot Sauce! and some cooool stuff, and

• … PIX of the Week!